Saturday, June 16, 2012

This is a guest post brought to you by Leslie Silver on a product that I love - watches! I tend to vary between absolutely having to have my watch and not being able to deal with the feel of it on my wrist. But I always love seeing great styles for women as well as men...

With summer nearly in full swing, plenty of us have vacations or activities planned, barbecues and pool parties to attend, and so much more. Summer is the perfect time for laid back fashion and accessories; however, because we often ramp up the activities in summer, we also want to ensure that our accessories are durable and will stand up to anything.

This is particularly true for watches, which is probably the one accessory we wear every single day. Here's a list of affordable, strong women's and men's watches for summer, all available online to be delivered straight to your door from retailers like ShopNBC.com.

Women's watches tend to be more like jewelry – streamlined, slim-fitted, with precious metals for straps. However, there's a great deal of rubber, silicone, and polyurethane watches that are perfect for busy summer days, relaxing summer nights, and everything in between. Fortunately, for you guys, there are unlimited options for great men's watches made from durable materials.

This fabulous bright yellow women's watch is on-trend for summer with its vibrant color. It also comes with an incredibly durable polyurethane strap for both fashion and function. This is a great watch that will take you from work to a pool party – it’s water resistant to 100 feet!

Perfect for both men and women, this Technomarine Unisex watches features a silicone rubber strap for comfortable fit and serious longevity. The watch also comes with an additional white strap to switch it up, and is water resistant to a whopping 660 feet for all your adventures!

3. Android Men's Divemaster Predator Quartz Stainless Steel Watch

This rugged yet classic men’s watch has a sophisticated stainless steel bracelet and features water resistance to 660 feet. Android watches are perfect for both work and play, and help make the transition even easier with their modern design.

So there you have a basic guide to a variety of fun summer watches for everyone in your family. Be sure to shop around online for something that meets your style and budget! Do you switch your watch for the summer? What do you typically look for in a durable watch?